Description
MACE (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS)
Myristica fragrans Houtt is commonly named nutmeg or mace. It is an aromatic evergreen tree with spreading branches and a yellow fleshy fruit similar in appearance to an apricot or peach.
Nutmeg is a key ingredient in many baked goods. Add to seasonal beverages such as eggnog, mulled cider, and mulled wine. Use it in fall dishes, such as ones that feature pumpkin or other winter squashes. Try cooking dishes from Southern and Southeastern Asia or visit a new restaurant that offers the cuisine.
Health use
Nutmeg essential oil contains high levels of the compound Myristicin, which is known to have both a stimulating and soothing effect on the digestive tract. It achieves this by increasing the flow of gastric juices, leading to improved appetite and digestion, and its anaesthetic and anti-inflammatory effects help reduce nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
